Job Description

School Support Worker - Special Education Needs
Education and training
** Wickford, Essex
** 8:30am-3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
** Long-term to permanent contract
** 88-100 per day
** SEND Experience is essential
** Onsite parking
** Role starting Immediately
** Excellent training provided
** School Support Worker - Special Education Needs
Are you a caring and adaptable individual with a passion for making a real difference in the lives of students with diverse needs?
Academics is currently seeking dedicated SEN Support Workers to join a specialist school in Wickford.
The Role:
You'll be supporting students with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties (SLD), and profound multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
• Autism, moderate learning difficulties (LD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia
• Sight and hearing impairments

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised support for students, including assistance with mobility, feeding, and changing where required
• Support pupils' learning, communication, and social development
• Adapt approaches to meet individual learning and care needs
• Build a nurturing, safe, and positive environment where all students can thrive
• Engage learners in fun, creative ways - a drama or playful background is always a plus!

Ideal Candidate:

• Compassionate, patient, and adaptable
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school or care background welcomed)
• Comfortable with personal care and routine-based support
• Resilient, proactive, and a team player

Why Join Academics?

• Competitive daily rates (88-100 per day)
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across Wickford and surrounding areas

If you're ready to make a positive impact and support young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV or reach out to Sarah @ Academics to discuss this role further. 01245 921 888/ Sarah.oleary@academicsltd.co.uk
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